It was a pleasure to join the 22 Division CPLC – Community Police Liaison Committee for their 5th Annual Community Summer Festival at Bloordale Park South. Events like this bring our community together and give residents the opportunity to connect with the police officers, organizations and neighbours who work every day to serve and strengthen […]
On Tuesday we celebrated the completion of tunnelling of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension – a project that received $1.9 billion in federal funding. Tunnelling from Mount Dennis Station to Jane Street, is now complete. Tunnelling of the Etobicoke segment, from Scarlett Rd to Renforth Dr, was completed in June 2024. This is […]
Thank you to the 1,000+ people who joined us yesterday at my Community Ice Cream in the Park! I hosted this event so we could come together as a community, and to showcase the people and spirit that make Etobicoke Centre such a special place – We enjoyed live performances from talented local musical groups, […]
Volunteers are at the core of so many services that our community depends on every day, so it was a pleasure for Amanda and I to join ESS Support Services – Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) at its Annual Staff and Volunteer Recognition Event and to celebrate the dedicated people that allow ESS to support […]
This week, I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson, and MP colleagues to announce a major federal investment to build thousands of new rental homes across Toronto. Our government is providing more than $2.7 billion in federal funding and low-cost financing to advance 18 projects and deliver more than […]
I hope you will join me and members of our community at my Community Ice Cream in the Park on Sunday, August 9, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Michael Power Park, which is located at 5055 Dundas St W (between Kipling and Islington). Bring your family, friends, and a blanket or chair to […]
We opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge today! This bridge is a vital new economic link between Canada and the United States that will generate billions of dollars in economic activity on both sides of the border for decades to come. It will offer an affordable option for businesses and commuters, improve connectivity along one […]
It was a pleasure meeting Kadri Dakaj, Consul General of the Republic of Kosovo in Toronto, recently. We had a valuable discussion about the strategic importance of the relationship between our two countries. I look forward to working together with CG Dakaj to help build and strengthen the relationship between Canada and Kosovo.
It was wonderful to join members of our community at the Community Arts Celebration in Michael Power Park! This free, family-friendly event brought our community together through local art, live performances, creative activities, and meaningful connections. Thank you to the organizers, artists, volunteers, and everyone who helped celebrate the creativity that makes our community so […]
On Friday we celebrated Marie Rosa who is the oldest living person in Canada at 110 years young! Marie lived in Etobicoke Centre for decades and her family still does. She now lives at The Village of Humber Heights, Schlegel Villages, in Etobicoke. I was delighted to present Marie with certificates from both Prime Minister […]
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